Thanks for the Tribute to Shoestring. Mark was one Cool Guy who touched the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of Viewers around the World.🌎 R.I.P. Mark! 👍🙏
I'm an old Texas woman. And I've been across this country several times. My trips were on highways. He saw land that 98% of us will never see in our lifetime. While earth is a shade darker, heaven is radiating a new light. He has earned his place in our history books. R.I.P.
A lovely tribute with the horns making music that Shoestring loved. All coming forward, until the last moving away into the mist. Thank you very much, Woofmeter. I'm an 84 year old grandmother who discovered Shoestring over two years ago and have watched his videos feeling his excitement of adventure, freedom and understanding. I learned about the mechanics of railcars, schedules, rail yards, engineers, conductors, camping, cooking, hiding, setting-up and breaking down camp. He was a gentle soul moving about in his world and sharing it with us all over the globe. His genuine interests were authentic and solid, and he took the time to help us learn. RIP Shoestring Hobo! I'm so glad I knew you.
I'm glad you noticed that last train moving away. That was exactly what i wanted people to notice. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
I'm very teary eyed tonite. I loved hobo. My dad was an original hobo for many years before joining the army air corps to fight in wwII. God rest Hobos soul
A hobo lives, and a hobo dies. Didn't catch that train alone. He cries. A hobo lives, and a hobo dies . All alone, he lives . All along, he dies. THE HOBO SONG (C)2006
Great video of a Tribute to Mark! It's been a sad time here from Laurel,Delaware. I've been watching his videos for 5 years and enjoyed every minute of them. He's definitely the MATRIARCH of RAILROAD HOPPING! May God bless his family through this tough time and give them peace and comfort. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
GREAT video and thanks for sharing! I still cannot believe that he has left this life but spiritually, he will forever live on in our hearts. I LOVED it when he responded to a couple of my CZcams replies to him years ago. I felt I knew him, even though we never met. NO other hobo like him in the USA; he was that unique! I learned a lot from him about trains AND life! May he rest in peace.......😢🙏
@@Woofmeter Thanks for your reply! I still find myself going on CZcams and trying to find the latest "Shoestring" video. It still seems so unreal to see how his VERY adventurous life ended in that lake. I just hope that his videos will remain on CZcams for us to enjoy for many years to come. I even read a YT post from a fan from New Zealand who also grieves his passing. Mark was not only so popular in the USA but also in the world! 😇🙏
RIP Hobo Shoestring.. I'm probably one of the few... They have watches shoestrings videos. In this part of the world. I live in the Philippine Islands.
What beautiful words and thoughtful video!! Shoestring could find a loco anywhere!! Great,kind, gentle man,beloved by his family and friends, he'd be pleased with this video,God bless his family with healing,and all of his u tube friends and family, he'll be truly missed ......follow that loco shoestring,Rest in peace 🕊️💐💔😥🚅🚄🚃🚃
RIP Shoestring.....he was one down to Earth guy who had lived and seen it all. His eyes and feet have seen more miles than most will their entire lifetime. Gone way too soon - I will miss his stories. Nice tribute video - think you captured what all are feeling.
Having followed Shoestrings adventures for years, I will miss them. He had a respect for the trains he rode and the campsites he used by not leaving trash behind. He gave us a window view of train riding while revealing the dangers, in a way, to discourage us from riding. He respected the train crews and those he met on his adventures. Rest in piece Mark.
@@Woofmeter I never knew him or saw his videos on CZcams, but I’m going to watch them all. Because I want to know who he was. So sorry we had to lose such a special person.👍🙏
This is a wonderful tribute to Hobo Shoestring, a man for whom a perfect day meant a Cadillac grainer, warm weather, soft breezes, round train wheels, smooth rails, and no bulls to bug him! I bet he’s got all that up in heaven now! Ride on, Hobo Shoestring. Ride on. 🚂🕯️💔
This is a wonderful tribute to Mark Shoestring Nichols. I didn’t know him personally either. But like so many, he touched my life. May he rest in peace.
I feel so sorry for his mom and sister they were there the day he went missing or the day after he went missing and the cops never checked that lake he wasn’t found by the cops they never looked for him someone out looking on there on there own found him.
Woofmeter thank you for honoring our friend Hobo Shoestring (Mark Nichols). His videos showed a unique perspective of the world that few people will ever see. Shoestring wanted very little material possessions, only the simple life of a Hobo. His only desire was to catch that next train and take us on that unique adventure. Shoestring we love you and we will dearly miss you and your perspective on life. Rest In Peace My Friend! 😢
you people elevate this loser who was a heavy drug user,meth,crack,speed--geezuz,one of the big reasons why our society is very messed up--no doubt before he turned the camera on he jacked himself up to get animated --a clown
Why is this the end..why are HIS motives off the table..and I don't care WHAT THEY were because I REALLY THINK it's THE system that likely will deserve the BLAME and not him....DO you WANT THIS leaning opportunity to pass and to lose WHAT he wanted to say but was too embarrassed or ashamed to
I miss this guy we all came to love. Past days have not been the same. . I will do my best to tag 197 bridge where he rode by !.and said it was of his favorite run by the toe Cain river
Thanks for the Tribute to Shoestring. Mark was one Cool Guy who touched the Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of Viewers around the World.🌎 R.I.P. Mark! 👍🙏
you're welcome...
A very sad ending for the legend *Hobo Shoestring* Missed by folks everywhere on this planet, How many of us can say that?
Not many in this day and time.Rool on brother.
Cried tears here on the other side of the atlantic. He was such an inspiration living a life truly lived.
Not many of us. He left quite an impression.
I agree. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Gone but not forgotten....Now he can ride any place he wants
Riding on golden rails.
I'm an old Texas woman. And I've been across this country several times. My trips were on highways. He saw land that 98% of us will never see in our lifetime. While earth is a shade darker, heaven is radiating a new light. He has earned his place in our history books. R.I.P.
Oh my, so well spoken. Thanks for that.
Beautifully said
he knew schedules better than any trainmaster
He was a walking national route map as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, we'll miss Shoestring...
Missed for sure. Its hard to believe he has left us.
I think every railroad station in America should put a statue of hobo shoestring up at there station in remembrance of hobo shoestring..
Nice idea. Would be fantastic.
A lovely tribute with the horns making music that Shoestring loved. All coming forward, until the last moving away into the mist. Thank you very much, Woofmeter.
I'm an 84 year old grandmother who discovered Shoestring over two years ago and have watched his videos feeling his excitement of adventure, freedom and understanding. I learned about the mechanics of railcars, schedules, rail yards, engineers, conductors, camping, cooking, hiding, setting-up and breaking down camp. He was a gentle soul moving about in his world and sharing it with us all over the globe. His genuine interests were authentic and solid, and he took the time to help us learn. RIP Shoestring Hobo! I'm so glad I knew you.
I'm glad you noticed that last train moving away. That was exactly what i wanted people to notice. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Thank you for this tribute
You are so welcome. It was my pleasure.
I'm very teary eyed tonite. I loved hobo. My dad was an original hobo for many years before joining the army air corps to fight in wwII. God rest Hobos soul
Thank you for that. Sounds like your father lived a noble life.
Gone but not forgotten. R I P Mark
Defiantly not forgotten
Thank you Mark for sharing your free spirited life with all of us. My condolences to his relatives and all who mourn his loss. ❤
Thank you for your thoughts.
A hobo lives, and a hobo dies.
Didn't catch that train alone.
He cries.
A hobo lives, and a hobo dies .
All alone, he lives .
All along, he dies.
THE HOBO SONG (C)2006
Never heard that before. Thanks for sharing.
Great video of a Tribute to Mark! It's been a sad time here from Laurel,Delaware. I've been watching his videos for 5 years and enjoyed every minute of them. He's definitely the MATRIARCH of RAILROAD HOPPING! May God bless his family through this tough time and give them peace and comfort.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for your thoughts. There is a little bit of hobo in all of us.
That was nice of you to do this
He was a great man
I enjoyed doing it. Thank You.
Goodbye god bless RIP hobo shoestring you’ll never walk alone 🙏🇬🇧
Thank you for sharing your sentiments. Love to hear to hear them.
I truly enjoyed his videos. His apartment was so clean and tidy. I believe he truly loved his family and those two little boys who lived near by.
I agree. He had a big heart.
GREAT video and thanks for sharing! I still cannot believe that he has left this life but spiritually, he will forever live on in our hearts. I LOVED it when he responded to a couple of my CZcams replies to him years ago. I felt I knew him, even though we never met. NO other hobo like him in the USA; he was that unique! I learned a lot from him about trains AND life! May he rest in peace.......😢🙏
Well said and he will be with us in spirit.
@@Woofmeter Thanks for your reply! I still find myself going on CZcams and trying to find the latest "Shoestring" video. It still seems so unreal to see how his VERY adventurous life ended in that lake. I just hope that his videos will remain on CZcams for us to enjoy for many years to come. I even read a YT post from a fan from New Zealand who also grieves his passing. Mark was not only so popular in the USA but also in the world! 😇🙏
Enjoyed the tribute to Shoestring. We will miss his adventures. God Bless him in his heavenly rail yard.
Glad you enjoyed it. He was a unique personality that captured our interest.
I’ve been watching so many of Shoestring’s videos today. Your tribute is the perfect one that somehow completes my feelings tonight, thank-you!
I'm so glad that i was able to do that for you. Makes me feel good..
Total respect for shoestring
He earned much respect. I agree with you.
RIP Hobo Shoestring.. I'm probably one of the few... They have watches shoestrings videos. In this part of the world. I live in the Philippine Islands.
I think your right. That is a long way. Nice to hear from you.
Thanks for the tribute, this is a nice video, such a peaceful and beautiful spot to speak about Shoestring :)
That spot is a place called sulpher springs landing on the Mississippi . The tracks are Union Pacific. It did seem perfect.
What beautiful words and thoughtful video!! Shoestring could find a loco anywhere!! Great,kind, gentle man,beloved by his family and friends, he'd be pleased with this video,God bless his family with healing,and all of his u tube friends and family, he'll be truly missed ......follow that loco shoestring,Rest in peace 🕊️💐💔😥🚅🚄🚃🚃
@debralavorata546 beautifully said
@@lorettashepherd. thank you,he was the best!!I'm hoping he will be honored as Hobo King this August in Iowa,he deserves it 💯
It makes me happy to hear you say that he would be pleased with the tribute. Nothing like getting a horn salute.
💔🙏that was lovely. Rip Shoestring ❤️ we'll miss you.
Glad you liked it. we will miss him.
An American Hero and treasure. Who ever it was that mentioned Statue, please let me know if I can help.
The statue is a fun idea. Would be nice to see.
he wanted no burdens , god blessed ShoeSting Mark !
I think you're right.
Pretty cool so sad hobo forever cross country in heaven love the train 🚂🚂🚂 train 🚃🚃🚂 from Indiana
It is sad. Hè had more to offer.
RIP Shoestring.....he was one down to Earth guy who had lived and seen it all. His eyes and feet have seen more miles than most will their entire lifetime. Gone way too soon - I will miss his stories. Nice tribute video - think you captured what all are feeling.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Thank you,
amen to shoestring tales !
Amen to a full life lived.
R.I.P.
Rest In Peace...
Very touching and sincere tribute!! RIP SHOESTRING!! 🚂
Thank You. I wanted to do something special for him.
Awesome tribute ty for this ... Rip shoestring
I wanted to do something special for shoestring. Glad you enjoyed the tribute..
@@Woofmeter and u did ...i miss him already ...he was so loved 😻😍. So kind hearted he was
Hats off to all the engineers who respects someone's passion
I spoke to the brakeman on that local and he said his Dad used to take him as a kid chasing trains.
Rest is peace Shoestring, may God give you his grace.
God's grace. Sounds beautiful.
I had just found Shoestring around a year ago. He was a truly remarkable person.
He took us along on many journeys..
Having followed Shoestrings adventures for years, I will miss them. He had a respect for the trains he rode and the campsites he used by not leaving trash behind. He gave us a window view of train riding while revealing the dangers, in a way, to discourage us from riding. He respected the train crews and those he met on his adventures. Rest in piece Mark.
Well said! I also admired him for those traits.
Fitting salute and farewell from the iconic and ubiquitous sounds made by those “Iron Horses” that Shoestring loved so much.
🚂
I like the way you stated that.
That is awesome for shoestring rest in peace
I wanted to do something special for him.
😢rip shoe string, would have loved to see you in Louisiana 😢😢
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Very nice tribute ! Shoestring will be missed for sure.
Thank you very much!
Nice sendoff to a true American legend. RIP Shoestring.
Legend he was. He will be missed.
This was a cool video for Shoestring. Thanks.. He will be missed.
So glad you enjoyed it.
Well said. 😢
Thank You..
He’s riding the rails in the sky!!
He was a beautiful person!!
Yes, he was. A unique one-of-a-kind person. He will be missed.
@@Woofmeter I definitely don’t hear a train the same as I did! God speed Hobo Shoestring
Great tribute. Everyone uniting in grief over a legend of a man
Thank you. yes, sad, sad time!
Rip hobo shoestring we will miss you so much I love your show
Thank You for the kind words...He will be missed.
Shoestring was a man, like NO other, Good bye my Friend....
Unique in many ways.
This one made me cry.
I was fighting back the tears while doing the river shot. So glad you watched.
thanks from doncaster uk 🇬🇧paul and sharon
Thanks for sharing from such a long way away. I appreciate it. Nice to see shoestring videos had such a reach.
Thank you for taking the time to do this - beautiful tribute!💔🙏
I hoped everyone would like it. Thank you
Beautiful tribute! And a grainer being pulled by two locos! ❤
Yes, that was appropriate wasn't it. Little did i know when i shot that it would be used in a tribute video. Strange how things work.
@@Woofmeter 💜
Awesome! He would have loved this! Thankyou Woofmeter!
I hope so!
RIP Shoestring!!! You touched many hearts and will be forever missed!!!! 🤣🇺🇸🛤️
So true. Thanks for your thoughts.
The Greatest Hobo finally made it Home 👼
Home he is.
Mark was original and authentic. That's why we liked him.
You are correct. He will be missed.
Great video. Thank you. RIP Shoestring.
Thank you for saying that. much appreciated.
Wow what a great tribute Thanks for doing it
Glad you enjoyed it. He will be missed.
That was very nice of you hobo is looking down and saying Thank you .
I so hope he would have enjoyed the tribute. Nothin like a horn salute.
Very nice, I am sure he is hearing it. RIP Hobo Shoestring
I can only hope. Thank you
New here from Connecticut and i did a farewell to shoestring as well
Thanks for doing that.
I miss him, just knowing he's not riding these rails doesn't mean he's not riding rails now in the great beyond. He's now safe in God's hands.
i agree. Going out to the tracks will be sad.
What a GREAT tribute! Thanks for putting it together
Glad you enjoyed it! I wanted to do something special for him.
Thanks for the tribute to shoestring. U did a amazing job on the video
Glad you liked it. It seems to have touched many people. Thank you.
@Woofmeter it touched me deeply love the videos that u did
Wonderful tribute to Hobo Shoestrings. RIP❤
Thank You. He was special..
@@Woofmeter I never knew him or saw his videos on CZcams, but I’m going to watch them all. Because I want to know who he was. So sorry we had to lose such a special person.👍🙏
He's already faced Shaq. Now he's on number 19 headed for Portland. Have a Safe Ride a number one. My money is on you buddy.
Great movie! Thanks for bringing that up.
Saw alot of the country cause of his CZcams channel that I'd never see RIP and thank you
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
This is a wonderful tribute to Hobo Shoestring, a man for whom a perfect day meant a Cadillac grainer, warm weather, soft breezes, round train wheels, smooth rails, and no bulls to bug him! I bet he’s got all that up in heaven now!
Ride on, Hobo Shoestring. Ride on. 🚂🕯️💔
The perfect ride. Thank You.
Great video!
Thank You
This is a wonderful tribute to Mark Shoestring Nichols. I didn’t know him personally either. But like so many, he touched my life. May he rest in peace.
Glad you enjoyed it. He had a true passion for riding the rails.
I feel the same way 💔
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It helps us all.
Nice!
A really great and nice person
Yes he was.
❤✌🏿🙏
I feel so sorry for his mom and sister they were there the day he went missing or the day after he went missing and the cops never checked that lake he wasn’t found by the cops they never looked for him someone out looking on there on there own found him.
I feel sorry for them also. I can't imagine what they went through.
Thank you
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed.
R.I.P. Mark Nichols a k a Hobo Shoestring ✝️🙏✝️
Thanks for sharing.
😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏RIP
Thanks. It came from the heart..
thank you
My pleasure.
met Mark in 95' im always gonna miss
Wow, that must have been fun.
This riding the rails are the worst shoestring found peace piece
I believe he has.
❤️😘🔥😇
Thank You
Woofmeter thank you for honoring our friend Hobo Shoestring (Mark Nichols). His videos showed a unique perspective of the world that few people will ever see. Shoestring wanted very little material possessions, only the simple life of a Hobo. His only desire was to catch that next train and take us on that unique adventure. Shoestring we love you and we will dearly miss you and your perspective on life. Rest In Peace My Friend! 😢
you people elevate this loser who was a heavy drug user,meth,crack,speed--geezuz,one of the big reasons why our society is very messed up--no doubt before he turned the camera on he jacked himself up to get animated --a clown
You are certainly welcome.. i wish i could have met him.
Unfortunately alcohol, meth, drugs was his demise. Very sad.
Addiction is a beast not easily defeated.
@@Woofmeter I totally agree...... it is HELL
i hope the drivers blasting the horns watch this video and know its for Shoestring
I know that some do watch. Hopefully they do.
🚆 🚉 ❤😊
We will miss him.
The trains just aren't the same
No they are not. When you go out to the tracks its like something is missing.
All trains schould blow horns 12:00 Tuesday
That would be outstanding.
Hard to accept the fact.
It is. The worse possible outcome. He will be missed.
Why is this the end..why are HIS motives off the table..and I don't care WHAT THEY were because I REALLY THINK it's THE system that likely will deserve the BLAME and not him....DO you WANT THIS leaning opportunity to pass and to lose WHAT he wanted to say but was too embarrassed or ashamed to
I think you make a valid point about the system.
This is why you never hop on a moving trains
Moving trains are dangerous. But fun to watch.
I miss this guy we all came to love. Past days have not been the same. . I will do my best to tag 197 bridge where he rode by !.and said it was of his favorite run by the toe Cain river
Yes that would be good
Goodbye shoelace
Shoestring
@@kens.3729 either way
@@hitlercat7341no it not either way it’s SHOESTRING GET IT RIGHT
Shoestring it is.
@@Woofmeter yes , he was